"The Silver Spike" is a fantasy novel written by Glen Cook, part of his The Black Company series. The story follows a mercenary group known as the Black Company as they navigate a world filled with magic, conflict, and political intrigue. The narrative focuses on their struggles and the moral complexities of their actions. In this installment, the company faces new challenges involving a powerful artifact, the silver spike, which has the potential to alter the balance of power. The characters must confront their pasts and make difficult choices that will impact their future and the fate of the world around them.